computer ram or memory?

Question

I need to get more memory or ram for my computer to play the sims 2 game.. does anyone know how i can find out how much i need or what do i need .. is it ram or memory..


oh yea .. and if you could tell me do i need to use the brand of the sysytem ram or memory.. and what should i be looking for to make sure i got the correct thing.. MGHZ or what

which is more this one
EDGE 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz 240-Pin Desktop Memory Module
or this one
ACP-EP MEMORY 512MB PC2700 DDR 333MHZ 184-PIN PC & MAC Desktop Memory DIMM

ok so here is some more information as to get a better understanding... and you said i have enough to play the sims 2 , but i download alot of objects for the game and on start up of the game it keeps freezing and taking longer to load...


computer information
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 cpu
3.00 GHZ
2.99 GHZ, 256 MB of RAM

ok i did the crucial.com scan and it showed i only had 256 mb and it stated i could get 1.25gb for a better performace which is better i think.. but it said the card was ddr pc 3200 do i need to tell them that when i got to the store..

are should i just take all the information from my system with me

Answer 1

Ram is memory .... and google Simms system requirements to find out how much you need ... I've found with the Simms you're better off with a dedicated graphics card ... depends on your motherboard and it's age as to what type of Ram you need ... I'd think it would be DDR but it's possibly DDR2 ...if it's an older computer it may be SDRam ... a computer shop will quickly tell you and Ram has become a cheap upgrade of late

Answer 2

EDGE 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz 240-Pin Desktop Memory Module = This is 1 gigabyte of memory this is bigger
or this one
ACP-EP MEMORY 512MB PC2700 DDR 333MHZ 184-PIN PC & MAC Desktop Memory DIMM = This is a tottaly different kind of memory, this memory is older than the previous memory module. This one is 512mb Half the size of the Edge module.
Go to cosair.com or kingston.com I think they have a memory analyzer to check your system.

Answer 3

If you mail me the brand and model number I will tell you exactly what you need.
Still mail me.
I do use crucial memory but there are better and less costly brands out there..But i need the info i asked for....but at the very least you need to replace all the memory to avoid conflicts with the same brand...and max your pc out....not just to play the game but to up the perfomance

Answer 4

They both mean the same thing. you should look for the same type of ram you have now, since you know that your motherboard can handle that ram, but just get it in a bigger size. I have to do the same too. I will be getting 1 gb of ram and replacing my 2- 256 = 512 gb with those two new 512 gb sticks

Answer 5

Ram and memory are the same thing. It's usually pretty easy to change or add more. you do need to use the right type (example: PC5300 DDR2/667) but the manufacturer can vary. Check out the links for detailed info.

Answer 6

The first one says 1GB which means "1 Gigabyte." The second one says 500 mb, which is half as big. But you need to make sure the one you buy has the right number of pins to match your computer's motherboard.

Answer 7

Ram, memory, virtual memory all the same thing.
You basically need 256Mb of ram to run sims 2.
To find out what ram you need goto http://www.crucial.com to do a complete computer scan that tells you your exact ram type.

Answer 8

hmmm Cruical.com is the best way to go you can find the type your computer uses and the brands its uses and thy sell them itss prettty cheep infact over the holidays i might buy one put when ur updating go for 1gb+ in the ram department cuz 512 sux and if u have vista it sux even more then if u have xp considering its the BASE ram for vista

Answer 9

RAM is Random Access Memory.
some people use the term memory for their hard disc space which used to be called solid state or permanent memory.

Answer 10

if you know how you should take out the ram you currently and then take it to a computer store near you and ask them for same kind and how much ever the requirements for the game asked for.